“The exercise of the right to associate appears central to the sustenance of all other human rights. This is because, for non-state actors, the possibility to change an undesirable state …
Sweden: H&M attempts to introduce zero-hour contracts despite commitments to ensuring fair living wages
The fast fashion giant has announced major restructuring plans in Sweden, with punishing consequences for its workers. Management intends to dramatically reduce working hours for up to 1,500 people who …
PVH Corp pays US$1m as severance to Haitian garment workers
PVH Corp, the apparel retailer of brands including Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, has reportedly paid approximately US$1m in compensation to Haitian workers after the closure of a factory almost …
Kenya labor court rules that Facebook can be sued
A judge in Kenya has ruled that Facebook’s parent company, Meta, can be sued in the East African country. Meta tried to have the case dropped, arguing that Kenyan courts …
Amazon Broke Labor Law in Anti-Union Push, NLRB Judge Rules
Amazon.com Inc. violated federal labor law as part of its efforts to resist unionization at two facilities in New York City, a National Labor Relations Board judge ruled in a …
Supreme Court protects organized labor in Israel
A second class action lawsuit by the Kohelet Policy Forum against the Histadrut was rejected today (Monday) by the Supreme Court after the Kohelet Policy Forum accepted the judges’ recommendation …
International Lawyers Assisting Workers Network
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Labor Law Reform Is Needed for Unions to Succeed
“For the last year, the news has been filled with stories of worker activism. Headlines announce unprecedented union victories at Amazon.com Inc., Starbucks Corp., Apple Inc., Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. …